Treading the Boards

Treading the Boards

We spoke to brothers Xander (Fourth Form, Vanbrugh) and Oscar (Upper Sixth, Vanbrugh) about their recent experiences treading the boards on professional stages in Oxford. I hear you both have achieved success on the big stage this year. Can you tell us about it? XL –...
The Box of Delights

The Box of Delights

This term saw a new and exciting artistic direction for Cokethorpe Drama, marked by the blazing production values and mesmerising performance skills on display in The Box of Delights. Based on John Masefield’s 1935 novel, this adaptation’s story centres around two...
Big Performances in Little Nativity

Big Performances in Little Nativity

On Friday 6 December, the Corinthian Room was magically transformed into a stage of wonder and joy as our Pre-Prep pupils took the spotlight for the much-anticipated annual Nativity performance, The Big Little Nativity. With a sparkling mix of songs, acting, and...
I’d Do Anything to Watch Oliver!

I’d Do Anything to Watch Oliver!

Pupils in Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a performance of Oliver Twist that left the audience utterly spellbound. These young actors brought Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life in a way that was nothing short of extraordinary. Each character was crafted with such depth...
The Stage was Set for Devised Drama

The Stage was Set for Devised Drama

Our talented GCSE and A Level dramatists took to the stage to present their devised work to live audiences. First up were our Fifth Form GCSE Drama candidates who created their own, original pieces of theatre using various drama techniques and theatre practitioner...